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A group of investors, entrepreneurs, and startups sued the Trump administration last week for its “unlawful delay of the start date of the International Entrepreneur Rule.” The International Entrepreneur Rule was slated to go into effect on July 17, 2017. Less than a week before that date, the Trump administration delayed the implementation of the…

Silicon Valley immigration attorney Sophie Alcorn will take your questions and discuss the current state of U.S. immigration under President Donald Trump during a free lunchtime webinar on Thursday, September 21, 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Alcorn will focus on how to obtain visas and green cards for startup founders, investors, and employees in Silicon Valley…

U.S. immigration laws and policies are not only complex and confusing, but they are constantly changing. Here are the Top 10 things every startup founder or prospective startup founder should know before creating or growing their company in the U.S. 10. Creative Immigration Strategies Exist Devising a strategy for international entrepreneurs to create or grow…

President Trump signed the nearly $1.2 trillion spending bill approved by Congress last week that keeps the federal government running for the remainder of the 2017 fiscal year, ending on Sept. 30. The new budget largely overlooks spending for most of Trump’s anti-immigration proposals and stepped-up enforcement measures. Still, the new federal budget contains both good…

Foreign entrepreneurs would be allowed to create and grow their startup in the U.S. under the proposed International Entrepreneur Rule. But because entrepreneurs will not receive a visa, obtaining a green card will still require long-term planning and maneuvering. International Entrepreneur Rule Under the proposed International Entrepreneur Rule, foreign entrepreneurs or startup founders would be eligible for parole,…

Have questions about the immigration options for yourself or your employees? If so, join me at Silicon Valley Startup: Idea to IPO’s event tomorrow evening. I’ll discuss what you or your company need to know to navigate the complex world of U.S. immigration law. For more info or to register click below. Immigration Law Options for Founders,…